- New Incoming Students
- English/Math/Foreign Language Placement
- Academic Advising
- Academic Probation and Disqualification
- Admissions & Records
- Core Curriculum
- Transfer Questions
- Independent Studies/Extended Studies
- Study Abroad
- Disability Resource Center
New Incoming Students
Q. Who is my academic advisor and how do I contact them?
A. Each college has it own academic advisor, please refer to your college’s website for contact information or visit www.unr.edu/advising.
Q. When should I declare a major?
A. If a non-transfer undergraduate student has not been admitted to a major or pre-major upon the completion of 45 credits, a registration hold will be placed on the student's record until the student meets with an academic advisor. This process will be repeated each semester until the student is admitted to a major or pre-major.
Q. What are "holds" on my record and how do I get them removed?
A. Contact your Academic Advisor.
Q. Where can I find information about AP or IB credits?
A. Go to www.ss.unr.edu/ops/apply/freshman/aptest.asp for a chart that shows Course Equivalents for AP/IB Tests
Q. What is a full/part time credit load?
A. Undergraduate: Regular students who register for at least 12 credits in a given semester are defined as full-time. Those students registering for 11 credits or less are defined as part-time.
Q. I have not been fully admitted to the University yet. Can I still be academically advised?
A. Contact your Academic Advisor/College.
English/Math/Foreign Language Placement
Q. Can I test out of any courses?
A. You can take a placement test to test into a higher math or English course or take a Credit by exam.
Please contact the appropriate department:
Q. Where can I get information about the Foreign Language Placement?
A. Contact the Foreign Language Department, (775) 784-6055.
Academic Advising
Q. How do I change my major?
A: Contact the academic advisor for the college that houses the major.
Q. Can I have a double major, double minor, or earn two degrees?
A: Dual majors are permitted only if they fall under a like named degree, regardless of college, and only if the student has been accepted to the second program (major) by the college dean of the second program (major). For example, a major leading to a B.S. degree could not be combined with a major leading to a B.A. degree. Similarly, students enrolled in programs leading to a named degree (e.g., B.S. in chemistry) are not eligible for a dual major.
Each department offering an approved major, or any university interdisciplinary committee or board, may propose a minor for official program approval. A minor program requires students to complete at least 18 credits, including nine or more credits in upper-division courses.
Students may complete a second major after graduation from the university provided all the requirements mentioned above are met. The second major will be posted on the student's transcript upon receipt of confirmation of completion of major requirements from the student's advisor, department chair, and dean.
Q. Where do I go for pre-professional (med/dental/pharmacy, law…) advising?
A: Find pre-professional requirements in the general course catalog.
Q. How many credits can I take over the summer session?
A: Summer Session credit is designated as semester credit and is equivalent to any given course taken in any other semester. To ensure quality and to comply with accreditation standards, maximum credit loads are set for summer terms. These are:
- Mini-Term: three (3) semester credits or equivalent;
- First Term: six (6) semester credits or equivalent;
- Second Term: six (6) semester credits or equivalent.
Q. How many credits can I take during Wintermester?
A: Wintermester credit is designated as semester credit and is equivalent to any given course taken in any other semester. To ensure quality and to comply with accreditation standards, a maximum credit load of four credits is set for Wintermester. It is suggested you not rely on Wintermester to fulfill a prerequisite for a spring course. Also, please note these courses do not satisfy fall credit
Q. What is a DARS and how do I get one?
A: DARS compares a student's course work; both Nevada and transfer, with the requirements of an academic degree program, and prepares a comprehensive report, or audit, which details the student's progress toward meeting those requirements.
New and Continuing Undergraduate Students may access the DARSweb application through ePAWS. DARS information is updated nightly for all active, undergraduate students. Changes to a student's academic record will be in DARS one business day after the change is made. Students and/or advisors should run and review an up-to-date DARS report prior to each advising session. (DARS records are not updated for students who are enrolled as non-degree or graduate students, have graduated, or have stopped-out for a semester or more until they are re-admitted to an undergraduate program.)
Academic Probation and Disqualification
Q. What is Academic Probation and Disqualification (DQ)?
A: Refer to the General Course Catalog.
Q. Can I replace a poor or failing grade in a course?
A: Students may repeat a maximum of 12 lower-division credits (100-200 level) to replace original University of Nevada, Reno grades. The course(s) must be repeated and completed at the University during the next regular semester in which the course is offered and the student is enrolled. The most recent grade earned in the course will be used in the grade-point calculation. Students who wish to utilize the grade replacement policy must file an application in the Office of Admissions and Records. Students may not apply for grade replacement for courses in which they received a sanction for academic dishonesty.
Q. If I am on DQ how many credits can I take each semester?
A:
Disqualified students may not enroll in more than twelve credits or four courses per instructional term and may be restricted from certain classes.
Q. What is Academic Renewal?
A: This policy applies only to coursework attempted at the University of Nevada, Reno. Under certain circumstances, undergraduate students may petition the registrar for academic renewal. If the petition qualifies, students may have a maximum of two consecutive semesters of course work disregarded in all calculations regarding academic standing, grade-point average and graduation eligibility. If summer work is to be included in the disregarded course work, then a five-week summer term shall count as one-half semester.
Admissions & Records
Q. If I do not attend for a semester do I have to re-apply?
A: Please refer to the General Course Catalog for Admission Information for Returning Students.
Q. What happens if I withdraw from a class?
A: Students who withdraw from the university after the eighth week of classes, and who are passing all of their classes, receive grades of "W" on their transcripts. Students who withdraw after the eighth week, and who are not passing all of their classes, receive grades of "F."
Q: How do I withdraw from my classes once I am enrolled in it?
A: Students may drop courses via ePAWS during the first eight weeks of the semester. If a course is dropped between the sixth day of classes and the end of the eighth week of classes, a grade of "W" appears on a student's transcript.
Q: If I enroll and do not pay for my classes, will the University drop me for non-payment?
A. Registration will be cancelled for nonpayment of fees.
Q. I got an incomplete from my professor. What can I do now?
A. Under extenuating circumstances, including illness, accident or similar medical emergency or other hardship, students have the option of either requesting an incomplete grade in one or more courses, or withdrawing from the university. In both cases, students must follow the rules listed in sections of the catalog regarding these policies.
Q. How do I find out what my grades are?
A. Login to ePAWS to check your grades.
Q. How do I apply for graduation and where can I find the form?
A. Refer to the Admissions and Records graduation website.
University Core Requirements
Q. Where can I find out what courses fulfill Core Requirements?
A. Refer to the General Course Catalog – Core requirements
Q. How do I find out what classes fulfill the Diversity requirement?
A. Students should review the Diversity section in the program description for their major before selecting a Diversity course. Students should consult with college or program advisors before enrolling in Core courses.
Transfer Questions
Q. What are the guidelines for taking courses at other institutions?
A. Contact the Transfer Center at (775) 784-4700 ext. 3 to make sure that the credits will transfer.
Q. Can I earn credit for Core Humanities (CH 201, 202, 203) at another institution?
After admission to and matriculation at the University of Nevada, Reno, only Core Humanities courses taken here or at another NSHE institution will satisfy the requirement. For further questions please contact the Transfer Center at (775) 784-4700 ext. 3.
Independent Studies/ Extended Studies
Q. Can I take classes online at the University of Nevada, Reno?
A. The University offers a limited number of courses online. To review your options, please refer to the Schedule of Classes.
Study Abroad
Q. How do I find out about Study Abroad?
A. Contact the University Studies Abroad Consortium (USAC)
Disability Resource Center
Q. I have a learning disability, how do I get help?